The Art of Love: Yoga Vacation with don Jose Ruiz

What does it mean to love authentically—without fear, without the weight of old stories, without the armor we've built around our hearts? This four-day yoga vacation at Paradise Island Ashram in Nassau invites you into that question, held by don Jose Ruiz, a Toltec teacher dedicated to the art of healing the heart and returning to your truest self. Through a rare blend of personal storytelling, ancient Toltec wisdom, and grounded spiritual practice, you'll examine the invisible agreements that shape how you relate to yourself and others—and learn to rewrite them with compassion and truth. Whether you arrive seeking deep rest, emotional healing, or a genuine shift in how you show up in love and relationship, this retreat offers both the container and the tools to begin.

Held at the serene Paradise Island Ashram, this yoga vacation weaves daily asana classes, satsangs, workshops, and nourishing meals into a cohesive journey. The work is gentle but profound: you'll explore how fear, attachment, and self-judgment have shaped your capacity for love; you'll uncover the unconscious patterns beneath your choices; and you'll discover how loss and adversity can become your greatest teachers. This is not a typical yoga retreat. It is a homecoming—to your own awareness, your own freedom, and your own heart.

What to Expect

Each day unfolds as a rhythm of practice and learning. You'll begin with yoga classes that prepare the body and mind for deeper work. Satsangs (spiritual talks) and intimate workshops with don Jose Ruiz form the heart of the retreat, where he draws from Toltec teachings and his published work My Good Friend the Rattlesnake to illuminate how awakening begins inward. Through storytelling and direct inquiry, you'll examine the emotional agreements—both conscious and unconscious—that have shaped your life, and learn practical tools to replace fear-based patterns with those rooted in truth. The ashram's nourishing meals and contemplative atmosphere support both inner work and embodied rest. Participants leave with a clearer understanding of their own patterns, renewed capacity for authentic connection, and a lived experience of what healing the heart truly means.

About the Artists / Teachers

don Jose Ruiz is a Toltec teacher dedicated to the teachings of personal freedom and authentic love. Drawing from his lineage and his own journey of awakening, don Jose offers practical wisdom that bridges ancient Toltec teachings with contemporary life. His work, including My Good Friend the Rattlesnake, emphasizes how adversity and loss can become catalysts for spiritual awakening and transformation. He teaches with warmth, clarity, and deep respect for each person's unique path.

don Miguel Ruiz is a Mexican spiritual teacher and author whose work has touched millions worldwide. A former surgeon who transformed his life to become a guide of personal freedom, don Miguel is best known for The Four Agreements, a cornerstone of modern Toltec wisdom teaching. His teachings explore how we create our reality through belief and agreement, and how freedom emerges through awareness and authenticity.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat takes place at Paradise Island Ashram in Nassau, beginning Sunday, February 21, 2027. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga practice and the warm Caribbean climate. The ashram provides accommodations, meals, and all teachings; simply arrive ready to rest and open. For accessibility questions, contact the venue directly.